The best fight scenes in Arcane, ranked

Arcane redefined action animation with its breathtaking fight scenes that combine stunning visuals, emotional depth and dynamic choreography. From intense one-on-one combat to explosive group battles, every encounter in the series feels purposeful and compelling.

The show doesn't just rely on raw power; his fight scenes often reveal character motivations, deepen rivalries, or escalate the stakes in Piltover and Zaun. While every confrontation is impressive, some stand out as memorable moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats, either by showing off the power of the game's characters or by making an incredible fight scene memorable.

8 you vs. Silco's Gang

From season 1 episode 3

The first season of Arcane didn't have too many fight scenes, but the ones they left were permanent. Vi's spartan attitude against all of Silco's gang is impressive, especially since she was little more than a kid at the time, but she knows how to pack.

She doesn't just fight against an entire group of grown adults, she destroys them, and her story, tools, and specific situation on the bridge make it believable. Of course, the biggest part of the confrontation is how it ends, with the well-meaning Powder putting too much umph into his inventions.

7 Vi & Jayce Vs. Chemtanks

From Season 1, Episode 8

This fight is pure fanservice, and we love it for it, as both Vi and Jayce use their iconic skills from the game to take on a bunch of overpowered goons. Due to the nature of his set, Jayce is the one with the most references, but Vi's choreography is always top notch.

It ends as quickly as it began, with the two powers making short work of the freakishly fast Chemtanks. The fight ends on an emotional note as Jayce gets too caught up in the moment and ends up shooting the kid, which will eventually haunt him for the rest of the series.

6 Jinx & Sevika Vs. Smeech

From season 2 episode 2

We've all seen that weird Yordle from season one and wanted to know more about him, and Arcane season two definitely delivers. While he's far from a relevant character, we see through him the power vacuum Silco left behind and how each player eventually adjusts to the new dynamic.

Smeech, the Yordle in question, wants to get rid of Jinx and her influence, but soon sees that the blue-haired troublemaker is not alone. The team up with Sevika and the reveal of the new mech arm is a joy to watch, so we wish she was playable in the game.

5 Jinx vs. Vander

From season 2 episode 4

Vander never ends up being exactly the Warwick we know and love, but the closest he comes is during the introduction in episode 4. The slowly building tension, rampage, and blood trail all lead to the hulk's final reveal. creature and Jinx is the only one who can stand up to him.

Much like you'd expect a fight to happen in the game, Jinx is about to be devoured by a werewolf until Vander recognizes her as his daughter. It's worth noting that Vi has a similar fight against Vander in the following episode, but it's less of a fight and more of character development for their entire family.

4 Vi & Caitlyn Vs. Jinx and Sevika

From season 2 episode 3

This fight is exciting, sad, and confusing, and we love it for it. The time for words is over; the scar left by Jinx's actions from the previous season is too fresh, so the Piltover raiders face off against the Zaun champions in a fight that nearly ends in the child's death.

This is all while Jayce is investigating the Hextech core with Ekk and Heimerdinger, and their investigation has dire consequences for the fight below. Honestly, this was a necessary hit as Vi and Caitlyn with their Hextech weapons working well made short work of Jinx and Sevika's lower techs.

3 you vs. Sevika

From Season 1, Episodes 5 and 9

These are technically two fights, but thematically linked by the growth of both characters. However, in both cases, the main point is to show how badass Vi is, which is accomplished by showing how terrifying Sevika and her robot arm can be.

The first fight involves Vi beating up Sevika without any weapons, only for the gangster to distract her by mentioning Jinx; Vi would have died there if not for Caitlyn. In the rematch, with both women upgrading their equipment, Vi also dies, but manages to turn it around on her own.

2 Ekko vs. Jinx

From season 1 episode 7

This is less of a fight and more of a duel, but it's cool. It basically means that Ekko runs up to Jinx with a stick, dodges all of her bullets, and almost beats her unconscious. While it's a bold move to bring a stick to the shootout, what makes the scene work is the artistic intent around it.

You can see how it was a game they played as children, albeit a little less deadly, which made these happy memories all the more painful for both of them. It's about how the characters feel in that moment, and even if it's not conventional, it's still one of the show's best fights.

1 The final fight

From season 2 episode 9

Of course, the final fight was on top, but there are a lot of final fights, so we should clear it up. Specifically, we mean Vi & Jinx vs. Vander, like Viktor vs. Jayce (also Ekko), not only for their art, but also for how attached we are to all the characters.

Vander was too far gone at this point, his death was inevitable, but Jinx's sacrifice to save her sister was heartbreaking. Meanwhile, Viktor's final fight with Jayce was a philosophical one where he finally saw the error of his ways, thanks in no small part to the intervention of the time-traveling Ekk.